UMVA has learned that a severe heatwave is set to grip the UK, with temperatures expected to shatter records next week.
The mercury is predicted to soar to a scorching 37C in London and the southeast on Tuesday and Wednesday, with other parts of the country also experiencing temperatures above 30C for up to a week.
Overnight temperatures are forecast to remain high, topping 20C, as the Met Office warns of "growing confidence" that the heatwave will see temperatures exceed the current June record of 35.6C, set in 1976.
The hot weather poses a significant risk to public health, with water safety becoming a major concern and high UV levels anticipated.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that climate change is driving the increasing frequency of heatwaves in Britain, with record-breaking temperatures already witnessed this year.
Mainland Europe is also bracing for extreme heat, with France imposing an alcohol ban at state-run events in 35 departments, including Paris, to prevent dehydration-related deaths.
The country's annual Fete De La Musique events have been cancelled due to the searing heat, as the nation struggles to cope with the severe weather conditions.
